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ZIP Code 68826

Merrick, Nebraska

FIPS 68826

Juniper

ZIP Code 68826 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$172,100

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,944

Median Age

41

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$172,100

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$2,272

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.31

Lower than 68%

Median Rent

$678

Lower than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-2.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

32.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

134.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

28.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82

Higher than 73%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 68826: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68826?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68826 is $172,100, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68826?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68826 is $2,272, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68826 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68826 cost about 2.31× the median household income, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68826?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68826 is $678 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68826?
Home prices in ZIP Code 68826 have moved 66% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68826?
ZIP Code 68826 averages 50.3°F year-round, summer highs near 83.6°F, winter lows around 16°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68826 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68826's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82 (higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →